The Invisible Daughter (Yunice Saunders) novel Chapter 174

Jackson bellowed, "It's all because of that brainless son you raised!"

Jensen lowered his head under the scolding, then quickly tried to salvage the situation. "Marriage alliances were never about love. As long as Paul gives the Kendall family an explanation, they'll still consider the benefits."

Jackson snorted coldly and stormed off.

Back in the hall, Linda was still smoothing things over on behalf of the hosts.

"If neither Ms. Elsie nor Ms. Saunders poisoned the tea, then the Saunders family must be uninvolved," he said smoothly. "Ms. Taylor and Mr. Owen are acquainted. Why not let this matter go?"

"I'm afraid that's not possible." Yunice held up the pile of evidence, lightly brushing her fingers against it before turning to Taylor. "Ms. Taylor, do you happen to have a digital copy of this document?"

"The ink on this one's been smudged," Taylor replied.

With a loud bang, Lily, having her trick exposed, lost control and snapped at Yunice, "How can you be so scheming?!"

Taylor shot her a cold look. Lily did not even have time to retract the venom in her eyes.

A new copy of the digital file was brought over. The fingerprints on it were perfectly clear and matched Elsie's.

Elsie collapsed to the floor instantly.

Jensen happened to return just in time to witness this and declared, "Now that the truth is out, I leave the punishment to Ms. Taylor."

Taylor said calmly, "I was born with a nature that repays every slight…"

Owen interrupted gently, "Ms. Taylor…"

His face was handsome, his expression serene, and he spoke with a touch of mournful benevolence.

Once, Taylor had been fooled by this façade, believing him to be a rare gentleman hidden among men. But today, having seen with her own eyes how they tried to push Yunice out to take the fall, she saw Owen clearly.

Taylor smiled. "Mr. Owen and I are somewhat acquainted. For his sake, I'll show some mercy today."

Hearing that, both Paul and Lily sighed in relief.

Owen began to offer thanks, "Thank…"

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